Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a graduated driving licence to be introduced.

A probationary period has also been proposed which would mean that certain restrictions are imposed on new drivers for up to two years after they pass their practical test.

Under the proposals drivers would be restricted from driving at night time and carrying passengers under 25 years of age unless supervised.

Similar restrictions have been implemented Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK.

Other moves include putting a limit on the engine size and power output to also help prevent accidents.

Currently if drivers clock up six points in their first two years they can face an instant ban from driving, compared to the usual 12.

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Car tax 2018 – These vehicles pay the highest rate of VED in the UK

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Car tax 2018 – These vehicles pay the highest rate of VED in the UK according to analysis by Motorway.co.uk.

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Car tax diesel

Changes to car tax are coming into force in April 2018.

These changes were revealed in the Autumn Budget by Chancellor Philip Hammond last year.

They focus on reducing air pollution and are targeted solely at diesel cars.

From April if cars do not meet a pre-determined emissions standard then drivers could face inflated fees.

Unfortunately drivers will not be able to escape the inflated fees.

This is because the Real Driving Emissions 2 standard does not become mandatory until 2020.

While car manufacturers have two years to meet this standard, their current crop of new vehicles will not.

Any cars that do not meet the Real World Driving 2 emissions standard will have to pay one band higher car tax.

Fortunately for existing cars on the road, the inflated charges will not be applied to them but for those buying a new car need to be wary of the cars that will be hit the hardest.

This could add up to £500 on to the cost of car tax.

To read more about the changes to car tax then click here.

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Car tax potentially increased by £500 annually for diesel drivers in April

Smart motorway

Drivers could soon be penalised in the UK for driving in a motorway land that is delineated by a red X.

The red X refers to a lane closure, for example if there has been an accident further down the road.

Roadside cameras would automatically detect drivers flouting the rules and indues a fixed penalty notice of £100 and three penalty points.

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Leaner drivers motorway

Learner drivers could be allowed on the motorways in the UK if a consultation on the matter is approved.

Under the current system only drivers that opt for advanced motorway driving course such as Pass Plus will be trained to drive on the motorway.

From this year, learner drivers could, however, be allowed to have lessons to teach them how to safely use the motorway network.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “Younger drivers are up to seven times more likely to be killed or seriously injured compared with drivers over 25, and lack of experience is an important factor.